Olds News

Outgoing Olds mayor Judy Dahl received a standing ovation as she addressed the crowd at the Olds and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards banquet at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites Oct.

Olds and District Chamber of Commerce president Ben Stone said he is pleased the federal Liberal government is pledging to cut the small business tax, but he's wary about why it's being done and concerned it's a way to deflect anger over other tax ch

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper says the provincial government should expand the amount of time for Albertans to comment on its plans for making recreational marijuana available.

Olds RCMP are continuing to investigate an incident in which one of two suspects escaped while being placed under arrest in town. The incident occurred Sunday, Oct. 8 at about 5:45 a.m.

INNISFAIL ñ Local Mounties partnering with other detachments and police forces have busted up a significant Calgary to Central Alberta fentanyl connection.

BOWDEN - Crime, development, taxes, and the need to spur new businesses in Bowden dominated the Oct. 5 Mayoral Candidates Forum. About 45 people attended the event held at the Friendship Centre. The election is set for Oct. 16.

Westview Co-op general manager Dennis Laing says if a proposed merger of Westview and the Drumheller Co-op does take place, no current Olds workers will lose employment ñ although their jobs may change.

It was a quick-fire question and answer session last Tuesday evening as 13 candidates for public office gathered before a crowd of about 200 at the TransCanada Theatre for the candidates forum in advance of next Monday's municipal election.

Olds RCMP are investigating a rash of thefts that occurred in town over the past week to 10 days ñ including a couple of thefts of guns from vehicles ñ but they say it may be weeks or months before that investigation results in anything solid. Cpl.

Olds College is introducing a new one-of-a-kind certificate program dedicated to equine reproduction. Launching in fall 2018, applications will be accepted Oct. 1, 2017 for the new equine reproduction technician (ERT) certificate program.